INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
8 MARCH 2007, ILO GENEVA
GLOBAL EMPLOYMENT
TRENDS FOR WOMEN 2007
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ILO Study Warns on the Feminization of Working Poverty
“More women than ever before are in work, but a persistent gap in status, job security, wages and education between women and men is contributing
to the “feminization of working poverty”, according to a new report by the International Labour Office (ILO)
issued for International Women’s Day.” full version
Advisory: Celebrating Working Women – Manila, Philippines
ILO Forum for International Women’s Day
7 March 2007 (Wednesday) 8:00am – 12:30pm
AIM Conference Center - Manila, Philippines download agenda
INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGES
| GENDER EQUALITY ADVOCATES |
MS. HADJA BAINON KARON
Peace Activist and MNLF Women's Committee Chairperson |
Upholding peace in armed conflict
Training and empowering Bangsamoro women for peace
Creating jobs and generating income for ARMM
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ATTY. ROWENA GUANZON
Lawyer and Legal COunsel |
Fighting for Women's Rights
Pioneering legislation on trafficking and violence against women
Defending victims of sexual harassment at work
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MS. CECILE OEBANDA FLORES
Executive Director, Visayan Forum
International Anti-Slavery 2005 Awardee |
Lighting a torch for domestic workers
Combatting trafficking and violence against women
Protecting the invisible sector
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MR. ROLANDO SUAREZ
Assistant Vice President
Philippine Daily Inquirer |
Achieving a gender friendly workplace
Addressing sexual harassment in the workplace
Implementing policies towards gender equality
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MS. SUSANITA TESIORNA
Council Member
Kababaihang Kaagapay sa Hanapbuhay |
Reaching out to women in the informal sector
Addressing domestic violence
Organizing and protecting informal workers and producers
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MS. LARAINE SARMIENTO
Head, Microfinance for Informal Sector
Local Official, Quezon City |
Moving women from the margins to the mainstream
Advocating local solutions for empowering women
Promoting microfinance at the community level
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